Culpable

Culpable

By Tenderfoot TV, Resonate Recordings & Audacy

Explore unsettled true crime cases where culpability has yet to be established. Host Dennis Cooper returns with six new unsolved cases in Culpable: Case Review. In season one, Dennis explored the case of Christian Andreacchio, whose death in 2014 was ruled a suicide after a 45-minute investigation, despite substantial evidence that points to murder. Season two explored the 2013 death of a young mother, Brittany Stykes, who was shot and killed while driving on an Ohio Highway with her 1-year-old daughter seated next to her. New episodes of Culpable available on Fridays.

Episodes

Up and Vanished Returns

Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, a new chapter begins, this is season 4... 'Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23/02/242m 27s

Introducing The Raven

Who is responsible for two deaths hours after Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta? An altercation outside of a nightclub left two men stabbed to death in the street. The prime suspect, Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis. New evidence emerges in one of the most infamous crimes in sports history. Football, murder, and the man in the middle... from the producers of 'Culpable' and ‘Up and Vanished’, this is ‘The Raven’.  Use this link to find 'The Raven' and follow the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/01/243m 55s

Case Review: Danny Violette

17-year-old Danny Violette was the star of his high school wrestling team, and known to be a very strong and determined individual. When the teen stormed out of his house one morning, after a dispute with his parents, they never imagined it would be the last time they'd see him alive. Eventually his body would be found in a field just miles from his home, and an autopsy would provide some alarming details surrounding his death. But after 25 years, Danny's case remains unsolved. His brother is ready to get to the bottom of it, no matter the cost. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15/09/2339m 8s

Case Review: Amy Jo Nelson

For most of her life Amy Jo Nelson fought through health complications, which resulted in numerous treatments and medications. When the 39-year-old was found dead in a stranger's apartment, many believed she may have died of a drug overdose. But her family immediately suspected foul play, having witnessed some strange events leading up to her demise. They'd receive some affirmation when the autopsy report listed her death as a homicide. The question remains, who's responsible for her death? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/09/2352m 0s

Case Review: Tim Watkins

In September of 2017, 61-year-old Tim Watkins went out for a routine bike ride on one of his favorite trails and never returned. When a search party located several of his belongings, it raised suspicions. But when they later found his body in a shallow grave nearby, it became clear that a murderer was on the loose. Tim's family wants nothing more than for that person to be held accountable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/09/2349m 53s

Case Review: Maurice Walker

It's been over 30 years since 18-year-old Maurice Walker was found dead near one of his regular fishing spots. To this day, no suspects have been named. But after all these years, his highschool sweetheart is still doing everything in her power to keep his memory alive. She suspects some of the locals that Maurice was known to hang around at the time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25/08/2349m 24s

Case Review: Mika Westwolf

When 22-year-old Mika Westwolf was found dead from an apparent hit and run on her reservation, a person of interest was quickly identified. But months later, no charges have been brought and the investigation has stalled. Mika's family and legal advocate have taken matters into their own hands, as they no longer know who to trust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18/08/2354m 44s

Case Review: Andrew Thomas Wall, Part 2

After Andrew’s investigation takes a downturn, his childhood friend, Breanna, steps in to raise awareness on social media and question authorities about the circumstances surrounding his death. Was he alone when he died? Who supplied the lethal drugs? Andrew’s loved ones fight to learn the truth about what happened to him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/08/2349m 43s

Case Review: Andrew Thomas Wall, Part 1

When 26-year-old Andrew Thomas Wall was found dead in his apartment from an apparent drug overdose, his friends and family were devastated. But after noticing that all of his valuables were missing, including his car, they grew suspicious of the individuals he was known to be with in the days leading up to his death. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/08/2342m 28s

A New Spin

In 2019 we took a long form, investigative approach, covering the case of Christian Andreacchio. In 2022, we did another deep dive into the case of Brittany Stykes. Now, we’re changing things up a little. A new spin on the hit series from Resonate Originals and Tenderfoot TV. Introducing Culpable Case Review. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/08/231m 35s

Whodunit | 10

After nearly a decade, the death of Brittany Stykes remains unsolved. Brown County's Sergeant Quinn Carlson warned us that we were dealing with a "true whodunit". But in a case where theories abound, we may be inching closer to an answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29/12/221h 15m

Personal Agenda | 9

Brittany's sister, Emily, believes there was a personal agenda behind her sister's murder - someone must have benefitted in some way. Brittany's husband, Shane, has a firm alibi for the night of the murder, but he still wonders if this could all tie into him in some way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22/12/2245m 11s

The Outsider (Bonus)

Producer Jessica Noll, interviews host Dennis Cooper, who came into this story as an outsider. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15/12/2225m 25s

Hollywood | 8

Sergeant Quinn Carlson may be a Los Angeles native, but now he finds himself in rural Brown County, Ohio where he is the lead detective on Brittany’s case, and he’s taking this investigation in a promising new direction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/12/2240m 3s

Introducing Undetermined

All Jessica Easterly Durning ever wanted was her happily ever after. She finally met and married her Prince Charming and became a mother. But when Jessica goes missing, the fairytale she once dreamt of, quickly fades to black. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06/12/2237m 4s

The Jeep | 7

There's been a lot of talk about the Jeep Brittany was driving in when she was murdered. The mobile crime scene may contain the most substantial evidence in this case. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/12/2254m 13s

Informant | 6

Just as the investigation looks like it’s heading nowhere, a break in the case breathes new life. An informant tells authorities a harrowing story about an ex-boyfriend who murdered a young mother on a busy highway in Brown County, Ohio. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22/11/2237m 22s

Wrong Direction | 5

Over the years, investigators have chased endless leads and looked at numerous persons of interest. The first few names came as a tip from Brittany's husband. Could he be onto something? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17/11/2238m 46s

Elephant in the Room | 4

Coming to terms with Brittany's death was hard enough on her loved ones, but the aftermath only made things harder. The ripple effect may look different for each of these individuals, but is equally troubling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/2238m 37s

Road Rage | 3

August 28th, 2013 was supposed to be a pretty normal day for Brittany. But her day started with an unsettling encounter and ended with an unimaginable tragedy. Could they be connected in some way? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/11/2235m 39s

The Insider (Bonus) | 10.28.22

Host Dennis Cooper interviews producer Jessica Noll, a local who's been following this case since day 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28/10/2230m 56s

Our Life, Our Story | 2

Brittany’s friends and family remember the impact she had on those around her. Yet in the wake of her tragic death, those left behind are still wondering, who’s responsible? Investigators look into Brittany's husband. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27/10/2242m 54s

The Bystander Effect | 1

A passing motorist pulled over when he saw a Jeep Wrangler in a wooded area off the side of Highway 68 in Brown County, OH. What he witnessed that day is something he’ll never forget. Why would someone want to kill 22 year old Brittany Stykes, a caring young mother with an unblemished past? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27/10/2249m 3s

Somebody Knows Something

This is a true whodunit. Culpable is back for season 2! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24/10/221m 17s

Culpable Season 2 Trailer

Culpable returns with a new season and a new case! On August 28, 2013, 22 year old Brittany Stykes was shot and killed while driving down Highway 68 in Brown County, Ohio. It’s been nearly a decade since her murder and the search for answers continues. Host Dennis Cooper and investigative journalist Jessica Noll work to unearth the truth around this story of a young mother whose life was cut short and the loved ones who have been left picking up the pieces. From Resonate Recordings and Tenderfoot TV, this is Culpable. Listen to the first 2 episodes October 27th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17/10/221m 42s

The Narrative: Update | 17

Dennis reviews narratives drafted by Capt. Jay Arrington from his investigation into Christian’s death. Though he made a strong argument as to why arrests should be made, ultimately he and his reports were left out of the grand jury in 2017. This revelation sets off a chain of events breathing life into this case. https://culpablepodcast.com/ https://resound.fm/culpable To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18/04/2245m 58s

The Law: Update | 16

Dennis and the team behind Culpable navigate a $47 million lawsuit, and Rae and MS Representative Fred Shanks relive the hard-fought battle to pass Christian’s Law. https://culpablepodcast.com/ https://resound.fm/culpable To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/04/2235m 54s

Bonus Episode | 10.03.19

In this Q&A + Round Table bonus episode, the Black Mountain Media team gives case updates, answers questions from our listeners and discusses their experience creating Culpable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/10/1950m 12s

Round Table | 09.26.19

In this bonus episode, Jacob and Dennis sit down with Sheila, Rae, and Josh to take a deep dive into new information and new aspects of Christian’s case, such as new information around the 911 call, additional insights from another forensic expert, and some other important details that was not covered in the podcast. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26/09/191h 1m

The Bigger Picture | 15

In our season finale, Dennis shares some final thoughts on Christian's case from various inconsistencies to how poorly this case has been handled. Throughout working this case, we have learned that Meridian is plagued with much bigger issues of crime that span beyond the death of Christian, and Dennis discusses some of the problems the city is facing. Rae and her brother Chris expand on this and talk about the effects Christian's case has had on the community, and what changes need to be made in Meridian in order for the citizens to feel served and protected. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16/09/1944m 33s

Case File | 14

In this episode, we cover Christian’s case file, which was released in July of 2019. The case file contains documents gathered by various individuals and agencies who have worked this case over the years, including the recent investigation and presentation by the Attorney General’s office. Dennis discusses the release of the case file and breaks down its contents. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09/09/1950m 7s

Behind Closed Doors | 13

The PIs continue their investigation meeting with a few more people including Captain Jay Arrington (Meridian Police) who believes that the charges he wanted for manslaughter by culpable negligence should have and could have been carried out back in 2017 had Bilbo Mitchell (DA) allowed him to present to a jury. We also hear leaked audio from a recent meeting between several public officials regarding Christian’s case. https://culpablepodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02/09/191h 1m

Q&A | 08.29.19

Dennis, Sheila, and Mark G. answer listener's questions. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29/08/1937m 14s

The Investigation Pt. 2 | 12

In this episode, Sheila and her team of private investigators continue their investigation in Meridian, interviewing key witnesses in attempts to obtain pertinent information regarding Christian’s case.  https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26/08/1952m 8s

The Investigation Pt. 1 | 11

Dennis travels with Jacob to meet Sheila Wysocki, a private investigator. Sheila and her team of PIs agreed to investigate Christian’s case. A strategy is devised with the first step being a trip to Key West, FL, where Whitley is residing. Jacob travels to Key West, FL with three PIs (Michael Kenney, Jay Marin, and Claudia Barrios) and the investigation begins. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19/08/1953m 38s

Persons of Interest | 10

In this episode, we hear two separate accounts identifying new persons of interest. One woman saw two men leaving Christians apartment the afternoon of the day he died, and this account is emphasized by a man who was given information implicating two men’s involvement, one of which was the same man seen leaving the apartment. https://culpablepodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/08/1932m 18s

Q&A | 08.08.19

Dennis & Mark answer listener's questions and release new information about the case. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/08/1929m 39s

Time of Death | 9

In this episode we re-examine Dylan’s alibi through his interview with investigators with a new time of death in mind based on Dr. Arden’s findings and a witness who validates the time. We then discuss arrest warrants which led to Christians case being presented to a grand jury as well as the results of their ruling. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05/08/1942m 58s

Doesn't Add Up | 8

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the forensics, and hear from three professionals who worked on Christian’s case: Michael Knox, who focuses on ballistics and crime scene reconstruction; Ryan Rider, an expert in 3D scanning; and Dr. Jonathan Arden a Forensic Pathologist. These professionals share their scientific findings, which include new revelations refuting the manner and time of death. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29/07/1952m 25s

A Second Look | 7

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation’s assumes responsibility of Christian’s case. The result of MBIs investigation is suicide. Dennis breaks down the MBI report. Rae shares their experience of working with MBI, which consists of lost evidence, a report based on theories, and false claims. Dennis also talks with Lt. Colonel Gale Mills who had an in with MBI and gets her take on their investigation. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22/07/1945m 2s

Q&A | 07.18.19

Dennis answers listener's questions and releases new information.  https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18/07/1929m 8s

Welcome to Meridian | 6

Meridian Police Department rules Christian’s death a suicide after a mere 45 minute investigation. MPD holds everything close to the vest and Rae shares her experience of what working with MPD was really like. We also speak with attorney Cynthia Speetjans and private investigator Max Mayes who have worked closely on this case and hear their take on MPD’s involvement. https://culpablepodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15/07/1951m 43s

Gun Night | 5

We recount the night before Christian’s death. Three of our persons of interest, including Whitley, were shooting guns at Jett Miller’s house the night of February 25th; Matt Miller (cousin) was also present. We hear conflicting stories on whether or not Whitley shot the gun. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08/07/1937m 22s

Complex | 4

Dennis recaps Whitley and Dylan’s alibis on the day of Christian's death, and recounts their movement the night prior. Christian’s uncle gives his account of what he saw at the apartment when he and Christian’s brother Josh checked out the scene. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/07/1934m 17s

The Apartment | 3

February 26th, the day of Christian’s death. Christian abruptly left his job on the tugboat and was picked up by Dylan Swearingen, He is driven home to confront his girlfriend Whitley Goodman about her alleged cheating. Later that day, Christian is found dead in the upstairs bathroom of his apartment. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24/06/1940m 1s

Until We Meet Again | 2

Dennis and the team visit the Andreacchio’s to attend “Wishing Night,” an annual event held on Christian's birthday to commemorate his life. Dennis talks to Christian’s ex-girlfriend, Avery Smith and an old friend Taylor Dial and learns more about what Christian was like. We learn about Christian’s new girlfriend, Whitley Goodman and new friend Dylan Swearingen, and how he began to change once these people came into his life. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17/06/1945m 51s

Trust the Process | 1

On February 26th, 2014, the Andreacchio family suffered a tragic loss, the death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio. Host Dennis Cooper travels to Lauderdale, Mississippi to visit Christian's mother Rae and the rest of his family. Rae, laments the time lost with her son as their 4 year struggle for justice continues. From Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, this is Culpable. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17/06/1934m 37s

A Mother's Plea

"Open letter to the people who hold the fate of my son in their hands..." On February 26, 2014 Rae Andreacchio suffered the tragic loss of her 21-year-old son, Christian. After a 4-year fight, her cries for justice have gone unanswered. Host Dennis Cooper will work to unearth the truth behind the story of a young man with a promising future, whose life met an unexpected end, and the years of injustice that ensued. From Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, this is Culpable. Get the first 2 episodes June 17th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/06/192m 29s

Culpable Trailer

The new true crime series from Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, coming June 17th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01/06/191m 35s
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